I'm in the final stages of an eighteenth century Pennsylvania secretary and have just glued up the top case doors. The doors measure 16" wide, 32" tall and 7/8" thick and the raised panels, rails and stiles are all cherry. The tenons are 1 1/4" deep and 1 1/4 wide, by 1/4" thick. I got a good fit on the joints, they need to be gently tapped apart. I used liquid hide glue during glue up and all went well

Should I pin these joints from the back or will the glued joints hold up over time? The secretary will probably spend most of its time with the doors open.

Any advice wold be welcome. Bob